Description
A soft chocolate Swiss roll meets the indulgent flavors of Black Forest cake with whipped cream, juicy cherries, and chocolate shavings. Elegant, light, and perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Chocolate Sponge Roll:
¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
4 large eggs (room temperature)
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp melted butter (optional, for extra softness)
Cherry Filling:
1 ½ cups (200 g) pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp kirsch or cherry syrup (optional)
Whipped Cream Filling:
1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish:
¼ cup (30 g) chocolate shavings or curls
Extra cherries (fresh or maraschino)
Cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease and dust with cocoa powder.
Make the Sponge Batter
Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Beat eggs for 3–4 minutes until thick and pale. Gradually add sugar and beat until glossy. Fold in dry ingredients gently. Add milk, vanilla, and melted butter, folding until incorporated.
Bake the Sponge
Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 10–12 minutes until cake springs back lightly. Invert onto cocoa-dusted kitchen towel, peel off parchment.
Roll the Cake
Roll the warm cake with the towel inside along the short side. Let cool completely.
Prepare Cherry Filling
Cook cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened (5–7 minutes). Add kirsch or syrup if using. Cool completely.
Whip the Cream
Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Roll
Unroll cooled sponge. Spread whipped cream, leaving 1-inch border. Add cherry filling. Roll cake back up; seam on bottom.
Garnish and Chill
Spread or pipe remaining cream on top. Decorate with chocolate shavings, cherries, and optional cocoa powder. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Roll while warm to prevent cracks.
Do not overbake to maintain soft, flexible sponge.
Chill bowl and beaters for best whipped cream volume.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Swiss roll, Black Forest, chocolate cherry dessert, rolled cake, homemade dessert